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Vol 23 (2024)

Table of Contents

1. Research Article
   

   The Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Procrastination and Test Anxiety Among Second-Year Students of College of Allied Health Sciences in PHINMA University of Pangasinan	PDF
   Trisha Joy Caramat, Precious Shemaiah Obtinalla, Jeslyn Sison, Eunice Cardaño, Rockwell Alexsan Abrera, Kimberly Bacorro

   Procrastination and text anxiety are two of the most prevalent ongoing matters that hinder the academic performance of students. Self-efficacy, on the other hand, plays a crucial role in performing academic tasks. The goal of this research is to shed light on a crucial but understudied aspect of student behavior by investigating how the level of academic self-efficacy can influence the link between procrastination and test anxiety. To address this gap, researchers employed a cross-sectional-explanatory design as proposed by Johnson (2001) and conducted mediation analysis following Baron and Kenny’s framework of mediation analysis. The sample for this study consisted of 321 second-year students at the College of Allied Health Sciences Department of PHINMA University of Pangasinan. The study’s data were collected through self-report questionnaires, including the Academic Procrastination Scale (McCloskey, 2011), Westside Test Anxiety Scale (WTAS), and General Academic Self-Efficacy (GASE). The researchers’ findings showed a positive correlation between procrastination and academic self-efficacy, suggesting that students who engage in procrastination may possess greater confidence in their academic performance. Additionally, the researchers also identified a negative correlation between procrastination and test anxiety, indicating that procrastination may be linked to lower levels of test anxiety. Moreover, a negative correlation between test anxiety and academic self-efficacy is associated with reduced test anxiety. Mediation analysis also showed that self-efficacy was fully mediated by procrastination and test anxiety. The researchers stress the need for further research to understand the intricate dynamics of strategies to enhance academic self-efficacy.

2. Research Article
   

   Attitude and Readiness of Teachers to Impart Value Education: Exploring Teachers’ Experiences and Views from a Private School in Sharjah	PDF
   Sawsan Haj Abdul Kader, Solomon Arulraj David

   This research sought to examine teachers' attitudes and readiness towards imparting value education at a private school in Sharjah. The research was guided by four questions, investigating the attitudes and readiness of teachers to impart value education, perceptions of teachers' attitudes in recent research, teachers' own attitudes and readiness, and their experiences and views towards imparting value education. The population under study were the employees working in a Private school in Sharjah. The school has a total population of 150 primary teachers in the two schools. The researcher employed purposive sampling, a type of non-probability sampling, to select participants from the community for the quantitative research study from which 107 responses were received. The findings from the quantitative data revealed that the majority of teachers have a positive attitude towards teaching value education and feel comfortable, satisfied, and confident in doing so. These themes included the necessity of collaboration and partnerships, the call for extensive teacher training and professional development, the integration of value education across all subjects, the utilization of technology and resources, the importance of practical examples and real-life contexts, the promotion of moral and ethical standards, and the awareness of mental health. The study's findings provide insights for schools in UAE and beyond, informing strategies to enhance the effective teaching of value education. The findings underline the importance of comprehensive teacher training, collaborative efforts among educators, and the integration of technology and real-life contexts in teaching. It also highlights the need to consider the moral, ethical, and mental health aspects of education.

3. Research Article
   

   The Intersection between Revenue Allocation and Economic Drive and Development in Nigeria since 1999	PDF
   Sunday Moses Adebayo Aloko, Nathaniel John Odoh, Ahmed Ibrahim

   Nigeria, a country abundant in natural resources located in West Africa, has encountered significant obstacles in effectively generating, managing, and utilizing revenue to foster sustainable economic growth and development, since the termination of military rule in 1999. This study delves into the impact of revenue allocation on Nigeria’s economic progress following the restoration of democratic governance in 1999. It scrutinizes the various revenue allocation mechanisms implemented before and during this period and evaluates their efficacy in advancing economic development in Nigeria. Against this backdrop, critical economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, poverty rates, employment levels, and infrastructure development were scrutinized to ascertain whether the revenue allocation system adopted during Nigeria’s uninterrupted democratic rule has enhanced the country’s economic advancement. The historical research methodology was adopted, which involved the collection, analysis and corroboration of primary and secondary research data. The study finds out that despite the clear aspiration for economic development, sustainable development has not been achieved. This disappointing outcome is a result of poor planning, misallocation of resources, lack of people-oriented policies, transparency/accountability, political will, the prevalence of corruption, over-reliance on petroleum resources, and over-concentration of power at the center. These factors have undermined initiatives and innovations at the component units, leading to an increase in poverty levels, unemployment, and social inequalities. To address these issues, the paper recommends decongesting power from the center to promote competition and increase in revenue generation at the component units. Additionally, the enactment and implementation of policies that put Nigerians first, needs to be prioritized.